Spelunky Quotes

“I’m obsessed with finishing as a skill. Over the years, I’ve realized that so many of the good things that have come my way are because I was able to finish what I started.”
― Derek Yu, Spelunky

“The “joy of discovery” is one of the fundamental joys of play itself. Not just the joy of discovering secrets within the game, but also the joy of uncovering the creator’s vision. It’s that “Aha!” moment where it all makes sense, and behind the world the player can feel the touch of another creative mind. In order for it to be truly joyful, however, it must remain hidden from plain view—not carved as commandments into stone tablets but revealed, piece by piece, through the player’s exploration of the game’s rules.”
― Derek Yu, Spelunky

“In a way, producing, experiencing, and interacting with art is like participating in a long-running conversation that artists have been having and will keep having in the future. Themes”
― Derek Yu, Spelunky

“If we were talking about the game of tennis instead of Spelunky, it’s as though this player asked me to remove the net because he was having trouble hitting the ball over it, neither of us realizing that the real problem was that I gave him a racket with broken strings.”
― Derek Yu, Spelunky

“experienced players will seek out the boundaries of a new game as quickly as possible, even if it involves dying over and over again. They understand that, not only is it a more fun way to play, but the knowledge they gain from it will help them succeed in the long run.”
― Derek Yu, Spelunky